1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1988 BMW 530
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 BMW 530 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1988 BMW 530. (188 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 729 kg more than 1988 BMW 530. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 530. (261 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1988 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Bentley | BMW |
| Model | Arnage | 530 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 261 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1593 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2770 mm |
